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On today's episode, Unit 5 superintendent Kristen Weikle reacts to the district's failed tax referendum, a politics reporter analyses statewide election results, and U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood reacts to the mid-term results.

Unit 5 school district leaders said Wednesday they are disappointed the education fund tax referendum did not pass on Tuesday. Superintendent Kristen Weikle tells WGLT they knew it would be a close vote, but hoped for passage to allow the district to eliminate an $11 million deficit that is growing each year.

WGLT news director Eric Stock talks to Sound Ideas host Jon Norton about which races the Newsroom is watching most closely as election season comes to a close.

On today's episode, a preview of key races McLean County voters are considering on election day, a woman who helped refugees resettle in Germany in 2014 shares insights into the Ukranian migration into Europe and the U.S., plus Normal Mayor Chris Koos discusses the town's financial audit.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022. You'll hear about the fallout from the Unit 5 tax referendum being rejected by voters. Plus, an interview with Congressman Darin LaHood about the election.

On today's episode, Rivian starts a second production shift, state Sen. Dave Koehler shares thoughts on his reelection win and Bloomington-Normal being added to the district, a political scientist examines the shifting political demographics, and State Rep. Dan Brady discusses his future following his failed bid for Secretary of State.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, November. 11, 2022. You'll hear about Rivian's efforts to ramp up production. Plus Illinois state Sen. Dave Koehler reflects on his reelection victory in a newly shaped district that includes Bloomington-Normal.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022. You'll hear about the latest vote tallies on the Workers Rights Amendment. Plus, a new episode of Sound Health takes a look at RSV in McLean County.

On today's episode, children who lived in the long-since closed Illinois Soldiers' and Sailors' Children's Home share fond memories of their time living in the orphanage, a Heyworth man turns a pandemic hobby into a new career, and Ariele Jones offers an audio postcard preview of the Evergreen Cemetery Walk in Bloomington.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Monday, Sept. 26, 2022. You'll hear a checkup on the Bloomington-Normal commercial real estate market. Plus, meet a Heyworth man who turned his pandemic hobby into a trendy fashion must-have.